We used to get weekly project status reports each Thursday. Have you been told what is causing the delays e.g, materials not available etc?

Have you been told who your Site Supervisor is? Once they do you’re on your way and you have a personal contact and a weekly update of progress which is…

Hi Ceciyau
I was handed over my home on Nov 2020
And it was built entirely in lockdown. My experience was that Pre-construction was where all my delays occurred. Once the…

Tiling selections in particular are best done in store as the colours on the website are never accurate. I found it was useful to go to Beaumont for one or…

My bathroom selections
1. Novo Carrara Bianco and Eclipse Night
2. Templar Rhomboid Charcoal and Cruz Beige Gloss
Living areas and Alfresco Heartwood Blonde. The R rating makes sure exterior tiles…

Beaumont has a sticker system so you know the upgrades easily. Rule of thumb large format and rectified edge tiles are pricier as they take more labour and/or need sand…

The kitchen supplier appointment typically includes kitchen fitout plus bathroom vanity plus built in cabinetry (Walk in or other robes, study, entertainment unit, floating shelving, fitout understairs or in garage,…

They have many other designs to consider so don't stop checking what works for your family needs. They are a great builder I have an excellent experience from…

Hi Emma Hall and Hart provide an initial estimate before going to tender which comes in pretty accurate if you know what you are after. Build costs are difficult to…

jo-t Will let Amanda respond to your specific question above. Budgeting for post handover instal remember that you may need trims and seals around the appliances etc. Check if your…

Yes monies paid upfront are deducted from contract value. Only net payable.

Same with us. Work progressing with quality on time.

There is a note on plans on the right hand side on insulation excluding garage, porch, alfresco. Speak to your sales agent and they will explain.
Security door doing with…

I am doing ETU through Elba. HHH doesn't do it directly except if you need NIB walls and such

Hello v.aus2013
I am no expert but sounds like White card is OH&S / WHS requirement. One of the reasons for restricted access is also builders insurance conditions. So don’t believe…

I went to Beaumont in Thornleigh and Accent Castle Hill. I didn't check other options as these were convenient. As I was happy with selections I did not explore…

No I had no list but allowed them to guide through appointment. As I said you don’t sign till you’re comfortable so go through the appointment. It is complex but…

Hello
Essentially all selections around external and internal colours, finishes and equipment. It takes about half a day and they go through a checklist because there must literally be 100…

R1.7 soundscreen. Builder suggested that would be adequate though you can go higher and Bradford products are online where you get acoustic performance of each product. I guess if…

All private areas that is bedrooms and bathrooms / WC we did an acoustic screen to all internal walls.
Also remember garage roof and walls do not get counted in…

It depends on changes through Tender Variations as you progress internal selections, electricals etc. Don't worry they'll guide you through it

Best wishes HaminZa - yes I too panicked each time they asked me to sign a plan only now do I realise the build is based on v10!! Good to…

My recollection was Beaumont was cheaper but maybe ask both and see what works.
Standard is round Chrome floorwaste

You can do the smart tile waste upgrade through Beaumont so they can handle it through your selections. You can also do it through Hall and Hart if you Want…

Hi all
Can I have some advice. Im in a loop of how to pick tiling before kitchen or vice versa. They seem to suggest tiling first, then kitchen later (towards…

Pre construction is generally frustrating. Our tender and getting ready for DA nearly made me have a melt down. Even after the council approval came we went a few months…

Drawings at estimation only help them get the tender estimation to you. Construction phase is based on architectural drawings which will only be done post tender acceptance. You can expect…

Hi Zen
That beam was a standard finish and not upgrade right?

Display homes are never standard. They’re the biggest and best finished. So your line of questioning on seeing finishes is right. You can also ask Hall and Hart to provide…

Strip lighting for bathroom or kitchen is part of Elba kitchen appointment as it’s associated with joinery.
Our variation was about 5K based on:
1. Extra double socket power points -…